Steve Is What the Locals Refer to as a Street

question 30

Multiple Choice

Steve is what the locals refer to as a street bum. He spends his days and evenings confronting patrons leaving stores and restaurants for the purpose of begging for food or money. What act is Steve committing?

• A)Loitering
• B)Homeless gathering
• C)Bumming
• D)Panhandling

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Definitions:

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